Is it better to take Chinese medicine or Western medicine for hyperthyroidism?

As long as the development of hyperthyroidism can be controlled, Chinese herbal medicine or drugs can be taken. Chinese medicine and Western medicine have their own functions and effects at different stages of hyperthyroidism. Treatment should be considered based on the patient's specific situation. It is best to choose whether to use Chinese medicine or Western medicine for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. So, is it better to take Chinese medicine or take medicine for hyperthyroidism? The following will explain in detail.

First of all, under normal circumstances, the condition of hyperthyroidism can be quickly controlled by taking oral medication. If the hyperthyroidism is severe, it is still necessary to take medication, after all, the effect of the medication is faster. Because when hyperthyroidism worsens, life may have reached a critical juncture. Taking medicine can quickly bring the condition under control and thus alleviate the severity of the crisis. However, hyperthyroidism may require long-term medication, and the medicine is very likely to cause side effects. In addition, although long-term medication for hyperthyroidism is effective and thyroid function indicators can recover quickly, the side effects are large and easy to recur. Lifelong medication damages the liver, not only causes a sharp increase in weight but also a decrease in white blood cell count, which means that the immune system will be weakened. At this time, if the patient wants to switch to Chinese medicine and wants to stop taking the medicine, he needs to get the doctor's consent.

Secondly, Chinese herbal medicine has the effect of regulating immune function, can treat the symptoms but not the root cause, and can completely cure the symptoms and has no side effects. Therefore, Chinese medicine has significant advantages in treating hyperthyroidism. In addition to medication, Chinese medicine also focuses on mental conditioning, scientific arrangement of daily life and work, and a healthy diet, which are also very important. In addition, Chinese medicine can be used to replace drugs, and the drugs can be gradually reduced until they are no longer needed. Taking Chinese herbal medicine can enhance immune function, regulate thyroid hormone secretion, and promote the restoration of the thyroid gland's own functions. It can avoid the pain of lifelong medication, treat the symptoms while not the root cause. Treating the symptoms and the root cause at the same time can eliminate the crux of the problem, and ultimately achieve the goal of curing symptoms and reducing recurrences.

In general, the question of whether it is better to take Chinese medicine or take drugs for hyperthyroidism should be treated realistically. Unnecessary drugs can be used for treatment at different stages to achieve good treatment results. For example, when hyperthyroidism worsens, the characteristics of drugs can be used to quickly alleviate the condition and use drugs for treatment. If the condition reaches a stable stage, Chinese medicinal materials can be used to comprehensively regulate the patient's body. If the two can be integrated and applied, the actual effect will be better.